In Memory Of
Kenneth Paul Mattingly
1936
2024
Kenneth Paul Mattingly
January 6, 1936 — May 25, 2024
Kenneth Paul Mattingly, 88, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024. He was born on January 6, 1936 in Louisville, Kentucky to George Paul and Theresa Catherine (Schwoeppe) Mattingly.
“Ken or Kenny” was an Auto Mechanic by trade and retired after 46 years at A.C. Brake Co. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to friends and family in his garage he was so proud of. He was a member of Saint Elizabeth Boy Scout Troop 17, made Eagle Scout at the age of 15, was a councilman, patrol leader, and order of the arrow. He grew up in the Germantown neighborhood, graduated from Flaget High School and enjoyed monthly lunches with long-time friends at Checks. He proudly served in the United States Army and spoke often of his time in Germany doing vehicle recovery. He enjoyed gardening, bowling, fishing, and spending time pitching horseshoes and watching ballgames at Turners (an honorary 40+ member).
He was preceded in death by his parents; and by his sisters, Imelda Beam, Rose Mullaney, Norma Abrams, and Paula Smith.
Ken is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary R. (Wallace) Mattingly; his sister, Ann Wolford; brother, Bill (Diane) Mattingly; brother-in-law, Dennis Smith; children, Lori (Danny) Fusting, Julie (Anthony) Rich, Tammy (Dave) Hubbuch and Jeff Mattingly (Pam Steen); 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.
A memorial gathering will be from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on, Friday, June 14th, at Newcomer East Chapel, 235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, KY, 40243. Service and burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in Kenneth’s memory be made to Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs or Saint Vincent de Paul.
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“Ken or Kenny” was an Auto Mechanic by trade and retired after 46 years at A.C. Brake Co. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to friends and family in his garage he was so proud of. He was a member of Saint Elizabeth Boy Scout Troop 17, made Eagle Scout at the age of 15, was a councilman, patrol leader, and order of the arrow. He grew up in the Germantown neighborhood, graduated from Flaget High School and enjoyed monthly lunches with long-time friends at Checks. He proudly served in the United States Army and spoke often of his time in Germany doing vehicle recovery. He enjoyed gardening, bowling, fishing, and spending time pitching horseshoes and watching ballgames at Turners (an honorary 40+ member).
He was preceded in death by his parents; and by his sisters, Imelda Beam, Rose Mullaney, Norma Abrams, and Paula Smith.
Ken is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary R. (Wallace) Mattingly; his sister, Ann Wolford; brother, Bill (Diane) Mattingly; brother-in-law, Dennis Smith; children, Lori (Danny) Fusting, Julie (Anthony) Rich, Tammy (Dave) Hubbuch and Jeff Mattingly (Pam Steen); 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.
A memorial gathering will be from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on, Friday, June 14th, at Newcomer East Chapel, 235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, KY, 40243. Service and burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in Kenneth’s memory be made to Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs or Saint Vincent de Paul.
To share a memory or leave a special message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
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